2010 Population and Housing Census
Long Questionnaire
1. Geographic identification
____ Municipality, or administrative subdivision in Mexico City
____ Basic geostatistical area
____ City/town
____ Block
____ Section
2. Dwelling and questionnaire check
Questionnaire number in the dwelling _ _
Total questionnaires in the dwelling _ _
3. Dwelling address
Exterior number ____
Interior number ____
Suburb, development, neighborhood, housing unit ____
Month _ _
5. Name and code of responsible person
Supervisor ____
Authenticator ____
Verifier ____
6. Specific dwelling type
[] 1 Independent house
[] 2 Apartment in an apartment building
[] 3 Dwelling in tenement building
[] 4 Dwelling in a room on the roof
[] 5 Premise not intended for habitation (go to section II)
[] 6 Mobile dwelling (go to section II)
[] 7 Shelter (go to section II)
Sequential number of the questionnaire in the packet _ _
8. Total number of occupants
I. Dwelling Characteristics
[Questions 1-19 were not asked of mobile dwellings, shelter and premises not intended for habitation]
1. Walls
What is the material that most of the walls of this dwelling are made of?
[] 1 Waste material
[] 2 Cardboard sheets
[] 3 Asbestos or metal sheets
[] 4 Reeds, bamboo, palm
[] 5 Mud or wattle and daub
[] 6 Wood
[] 7 Adobe
[] 8 Brick, cement block, stone, quarried stone/limestone, cement or concrete
2. Roof
What is the material that most of the roof in this dwelling is made of?
[] 1 Waste material
[] 2 Sheets of cardboard
[] 3 Metal sheets
[] 4 Asbestos sheets
[] 5 Palm leaf or straw
[] 6 Wood or shingle
[] 7 Beamed flat roof
[] 8 Tile
[] 9 Concrete slab or beam and block
3. Floor
What is the material that most of the floor in this dwelling is made of?
[] 1 Dirt
[] 2 Cement
[] 3 Wood, mosaic tile or other covering
4. Kitchen
Does this dwelling have a kitchen?
[] 1 Yes
[] 3 No
5. Bedrooms
How many rooms are used for sleeping, not including the hallways?
6. Rooms
How many rooms total does this dwelling have, including the kitchen? (do not include hallways or bathrooms)
7. Electricity
Is there electric lighting in the dwelling?
[] 1 Yes
[] 3 No
8. Availability of water
In this dwelling there is:
[] 1 Piped water inside the dwelling
[] 2 Piped water outside the dwelling but on the property
[] 3 Piped water from a public tap or hydrant (go to 10)
[] 4 Piped water that is transported from another dwelling (go to 10)
[] 5 Water from a truck (go to 10)
[] 6 Water from a well, river, lake, gully or other (go to 10)
9. Water supply
Circle only one code.
[] 1 Daily
[] 2 Every third day
[] 3 Twice a week
[] 4 Once a week
[] 5 Every once in a while
10. Toilet
Do they have a toilet or latrine?
[] 1 Yes
[] 3 No (go to 13)
11. Do they share the toilet with another dwelling?
Circle only one code
[] 1 Yes
[] 3 No
12. Water discharge
The toilet:
Read the options until you receive an affirmative answer, then circle only one code.
[] 5 Discharges water directly
[] 6 Has water poured into it from a bucket
[] 7 Can't have water poured into it
13. Drainage system
The drainage system in this dwelling is connected to:
[] 1 The public system
[] 2 A septic tank
[] 3 Pipes that go into a ravine or gully
[] 4 Pipes that go into a river, lake or the sea
[] 5 There is no drainage system
14. Fuel
The fuel most used for cooking is:
[] 1 Gas from a cylinder or tank (stationary)
[] 2 Natural or piped gas
[] 3 Wood
[] 4 Coal
[] 5 Electricity
[] 6 Other fuel
15. Trash disposal
Trash in this dwelling is:
[] 1 Collected by a truck or trash cart
[] 2 Thrown into a public dump
[] 3 Thrown into a dumpster or tank
[] 4 Burned
[] 5 Buried
[] 6 Thrown onto an empty lot or into the street
[] 7 Thrown into a ravine or gully
[] 8 Thrown into a river, lake or the sea
16. Tenancy
In this dwelling:
[] 1 The owner lives
[] 2 They pay rent (go to 18)
[] 3 It is occupied according to another status (go to 18)
17. Acquisition
The owner of the dwelling:
Read the options until you receive an affirmative answer and then circle only one code.
[] 1 Bought it already built
[] 2 Had it built
[] 3 Built it him/her self
[] 4 Obtained it in another way
18. Household equipment
In this dwelling they have a:
Gas stove
[] 2 No
[] 4 No
[] 2 No
[] 4 No
[] 2 No
[] 4 No
[] 2 No
19. Goods and computer and communication services
Do they have the following in this dwelling?
Radio
[] 2 No
[] 4 No
[] 2 No
[] 4 No
[] 2 No
[] 4 No
[] 2 No
[] 4 No
[] 2 No
Copy the name of each person in the space intended for that purpose in section III and ask for their information.
1. List of persons
Please tell me the names of all persons who normally live in this dwelling, including children, the elderly, and domestic employees who sleep here. Begin with the head of household.
Person 1 Head of household ________
Person 2 ________
Person 3 ________
Person 4 ________
Person 5 ________
Person 6 ________
2. Verifying the list of persons
So there are _ _ people who live here?
If there are more than six persons in the dwelling, use another questionnaire and continue with registration numbers 7, 8, etc.
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No (correct the list of persons)
Now I am going to ask you about (name): ________
Copy the name of the person from section II
For all persons
[Questions 1-10 are asked of all persons.]
1. Sex
[] 1 Male
[] 3 Female
2. Age
How old is [the respondent] in completed years?
Write the number of years _ _ _
3. Family relationship
What is the relation of [the respondent] to the head of household?
[] 1 Head of household
[] 2 Spouse or companion
[] 3 Child
[] 4 Grandchild
[] 5 Child in-law
[] 6 Parent
[] 7 Parent in-law
Other
4. Mother's identification
Does [the respondent's] mother live in this dwelling?
[] Yes
5. Father's identification
Does [the respondent's] father live in this dwelling?
[] Yes
6. State or country of birth
In what state of the Republic or in what country was [the respondent] born?
[] 1 Here, in this state
[] In another state
[] In another country
7. Use of health services
Where is [the respondent] treated when s/he has health problems?
[] 1 Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)
[] 2 Institute for Social Security and Services for Federal Government Employees (ISSSTE)
[] 3 Institute for Social Security and Services for State Government Employees (ISSSTE estatal)
[] 4 Pemex, Secretary of Defense or Secretary of the Navy systems (Pemex, Defensa, Marina)
[] 5 Secretary of Health (SSA) (Popular Insurance) Health Center or Hospital
[] 6 Social Security Opportunities program (IMSS Oportunidades)
[] 7 Private office, clinic or hospital
[] 8 Someplace else
[] 9 S/he is not treated
8. Entitlement to health services
Does [the respondent] have the right to receive medical services from the following:
[] 1 Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)
[] 2 Institute for Social Security and Services for Federal Government Employees [ISSSTE]
[] 3 Institute for Social Security and Services for State Government Employees [ISSSTE estatal]
[] 4 Pemex, Secretary of Defense or Secretary of the Navy systems [Pemex, Defensa, Marina]
[] 5 Popular Health Insurance or Health Insurance for a New Generation
[] 6 A private insurance company
[] 7 Another organization
[] 8 This person does not have the right to medical services
9. Religion
What is [the respondent's] religion?
10. Disability
Does [the respondent] have difficulty doing the following activities in his/her daily life:
[] 10 Walking, moving, going up and down [the stairs]
[] 11 Seeing, even when using glasses
[] 12 Speaking, communicating or conversing
[] 13 Hearing, even when using a hearing aid
[] 14 Getting dressed, bathing or eating
[] 15 Paying attention or learning simple things
[] 16 Has any mental limitations
[] 17 This person does not have any physical or mental difficulties (go to 12)
11. Reason for disability
[The respondent] has difficulty in (answer to 10):
For each option circled in question 10 read the options and circle only one reason code.
[] 1 Because s/he was born that way
[] 2 Due to an illness
[] 3 Due to an accident
[] 4 Due to advanced age
[] 5 For another reason
For persons age 3 or older
[Questions 12-20 were asked of persons age 3 or older]
12. Indigenous language
Now I would like to ask you:
Does [the respondent] speak an indigenous dialect or language?
[] 1 Yes
[] 3 No (go to 15)
13. Name of the indigenous language
What indigenous language or dialect does [the respondent] speak?
Write the name of the indigenous language or dialect ____
14. Speaks Spanish
Does [the respondent] also speak Spanish?
Circle only one code
[] 1 Yes (go to 16)
[] 3 No (go to 16)
15. Understanding of indigenous language
Does [the respondent] understand an indigenous language?
[] 1 Yes
[] 3 No
16. Ethnic self-identification
Does [the respondent] consider him/her self to be indigenous according to his/her culture?
[] 1 Yes
[] 3 No
17. Attendance
Does [the respondent] currently attend school?
[] 1 Yes
[] 3 No
18. Education
What is the last year or grade that [the respondent] passed in school?
Grade level:
[] 00 None (write "0") (go to 21)
[] 01 Preschool (go to 21)
[] 02 Primary (go to 21)
[] 03 Middle school (go to 22)
[] 04 High school (go to 22)
[] 05 Basic certificate in teaching
[] 06 Technical or commercial studies having finished primary school
[] 07 Technical or commercial studies having finished middle school
[] 08 Technical or commercial studies having finished high school
[] 09 Bachelor's degree [licenciatura] in teaching
[] 10 Bachelor's or professional degree
[] 11 Master's
[] 12 Doctorate
19. Educational history
What were the prerequisites for [the respondent] to be admitted to study (teaching, technical or commercial studies, bachelor's degree, master's degree or doctorate):
Circle only one code.
[] 1 Primary
[] 2 Middle school
[] 3 High school
[] 4 Bachelor's or professional degree
[] 5 Master's degree
20. Name of degree/course of studies
What is the name of the degree or course of studies (teaching, technical or commercial studies, bachelor's degree, master's degree or doctorate) that [the respondent] is studying or studied?
Write the name ____ (go to 22)
For persons age 5 or older
[Questions 21-23 were asked of persons age 5 or older]
21. Literacy
Can [the respondent] read and write a message?
Circle only one code.
[] 1 Yes
[] 3 No
22. State or country of residence in 2005
In what state of the Republic or in what country was [the respondent] living five years ago in June 2005?
[] 1 Here, in this state
[] In another state
[] In another country
23. Municipality of residence in 2005
In what municipality or administrative subdivision of Mexico City was [the respondent] living in June 2005?
Circle the code or write the municipality or administrative subdivision.
[] 1 Here, in this municipality (administrative subdivision)
[] In another municipality (administrative subdivision)
For person age 12 or older
[Questions 24-35 were asked of persons age 12 or older]
24. Marital status
Currently, [the respondent]:
[] 1 Cohabits with his/her partner [free union]
[] 2 Is separated (go to 26)
[] 3 Is divorced (go to 26)
[] 4 Is widowed (go to 26)
Is married:
[] 6 Married in a religious ceremony only
[] 7 Married in both civil and religious ceremonies
25. Identification of partner
Does the partner or spouse of [the respondent] live in this household?
Copy the number corresponding to the partner from the list of persons or circle code "88".
[] Yes
Person number _ _
26. Activity status
Now I'm going to ask you about employment status.
Last week, [the respondent]:
[] 1 Worked (for at least one hour) (go to 28)
[] 2 Had a job but didn't work (go to 28)
[] 3 Looked for work
[] 4 Receives a pension or is retired
[] 5 Is a student
[] 6 Does housework
[] 7 Has a permanent physical or mental disability which prevents him/her from working (go to 35)
[] 8 Had a status other than those listed above
27. Verification of activity status
Even though you told me that [the respondent] (answer to 26), last week did [the respondent]:
Read the options until you receive an affirmative answer and then circle only one code.
[] 1 Help in a business (family or non-family)?
[] 2 Sell a product?
[] 3 Make a product for sale?
[] 4 Help in field work or raising animals?
[] 5 Do any other type of activity for pay? Examples are washing or ironing for someone else, or childcare.
[] 6 Was an apprentice or completing his social service?
[] 7 Did not help or work (go to 35)
28. Occupation or trade
What did [the respondent] do in his/her work last week?
Write what s/he did ________
So, what is the name of the occupation, trade or position of [the respondent]? Examples are electrical technician, primary school teacher, fruit seller or bricklayer.
29. Position at work
In his job last week was [the respondent] a/an:
Read the options until you receive an affirmative response and then circle only one code
[] 1 Employee or worker
[] 2 Day worker or laborer
[] 3 Helper
[] 4 Employer (hires employees) (go to 31)
[] 5 Self employed (does not hire employees) (go to 31)
[] 6 Unpaid family worker (go to 31)
30. Employee benefits
Does [the respondent] receive the following from his work?
Read all the options and circle only one code per option.
Health care benefits (social security [IMSS, ISSSTE] or other)
[] 2 No
[] 4 No
[] 2 No
[] 4 No
[] 2 No
[] 4 No
31. Hours worked
How many hours did [the respondent] work last week?
Write the hours _ _ _
32. Income from work
Can you tell me how much pay [the respondent] receives from his job?
Circle only one code and write the amount.
Time period
[] 2 Bi-weekly
[] 3 Monthly
[] 4 Yearly
[] 5 Doesn't receive income
33. Economic activity sector
Where did [the respondent] work last week? Examples are on a ranch, in a factory, in a mechanic's shop, in a transportation company.
Write the place where s/he worked ________
What does the business, company or place where s/he worked do?
34. Municipality, state or country of work
In what municipality (administrative subdivision in Mexico City [delegación]) is the business, company or place where [the respondent] worked last week located?
Circle only one code or write the municipality (administrative subdivision in Mexico City)
[] 1 Here, in this municipality (administrative subdivision in Mexico City) (go to 35)
[] In another municipality (administrative subdivision in Mexico City). Write the name of the municipality (administrative subdivision in Mexico City) ________
In what state (or country)?
[] 3 Here, in this state
[] In another state or country. Write the name of the state or country ________
35. Other sources of income
Does [the respondent] receive money from the following?
Government programs (Oportunities, Procampo, grants, assistance for single mothers or elderly adults, etc.)
[] 2 No
[] 4 No
[] 2 No
[] 4 No
[] 2 No
For females age 12 or older
[Questions 36-41 were asked of females age 12 or older]
36. Number of children
How many total live-born children has [the respondent] had?
Write in digits _ _
37. Deceased children
Of [the respondent's] live-born children, how many have died?
If none, write "00".
Write in digits _ _
38. Surviving children
How many of [the respondent's] children are currently alive?
If none, write "00".
Write in digits _ _
39. Date of birth
What was the month and year of birth of [the respondent's] last live-born child?
Write the month _ _
Write the year _ _ _ _
40. Survival
Is this last live-born child of [the respondent] still alive?
Circle only one code.
[] 1 Yes (go to the next person or section IV)
[] 3 No
41. Age at death
How old was the child when s/he died?
Write only one answer in days, months or years.
If the child lived for less than one day, write "00" in the "Days" grid.
Days _ _
Months _ _
Years _ _
Go to the next person or, if it's the last person on the list, go to Section IV "International migration".
Now I am going to ask you questions on another topic.
1. International migration status
In the last five years, i.e., from June 2005 to today's date, did anyone who lives or was living with you (in this dwelling) go live in another country?
[] 1 Yes
[] 3 No (go to section V)
[Questions 2-11 were asked of households that had someone who lived with them in their dwelling who had gone to live in another country in the last five years, as per question 1.]
2. Number of persons
How many persons?
3. Migrants
Please tell me the name of each of the persons who went to live in another country between June 2005 and today's date.
4. List of persons
5. Residency status
When [the emigrant] left the last time, was s/he living with you?
[] 1 Yes
[] 3 No (go to the next person or section V)
[] 1 Male
[] 3 Female
7. Age
How old was [the emigrant] when s/he left last time?
Write the age _ _ _
8. Emigration date
In what month and year did [the emigrant] last go live in another country?
Write the year _ _ _
9. Place of origin
In what state of the Republic was [the emigrant] living the last time s/he left?
10. Country of destination
What country did [the emigrant] go to?
[] 1 United States of America
[] Other country, write the country ____
11. Country of residence
[The emigrant] currently lives in:
[] 1 The United States of America (go to the next person or section V)
[] 2 Another country (go to the next person or section V)
[] 3 Mexico
[Questions 12-13 were asked of households that had someone who lived with them in the dwelling go live in another country during the last five years, but is currently living in Mexico, as per questions 1 and 11.]
12. Date of return
In what month and year did [the emigrant] return to the Republic of Mexico?
Write the year _ _ _ _
13. Current residency status
Does [the emigrant] currently live here, in this dwelling?
Person number _ _
If there are more than four international migrants in the dwelling use another questionnaire and continue.
1. Access to food
Did any of the following occur in the last three months due to a lack of food or resources?
Someone in this dwelling ate only once per day
[] 2 No
[] 4 No
[] 2 No
Legal framework
In compliance with article 40 of the National Statistics and Geographic Information Law, those responding to the census are notified of the following:
1. The census is obligatory and free for citizens. (Paragraph 4, article 5 of the political constitution of the United States of Mexico).
2. The information given for statistical purposes is strictly confidential and under no circumstances may it be used for any other purpose. (Article 37 of the National Statistics and Geographic Information Law).
3. Those responding are required to provide truthfully and in a timely fashion the information requested by the competent authorities for statistical, census and geographical purposes, and give assistance to the same. (Article 45 of the National Statistics and Geographic Information Law).
4. The respondents may exercise their right to correct [the information] according to the terms indicated by article 41 of the National Statistics and Geographic Information Law.
5. Confidentiality in the administration, handling and distribution of the information is guaranteed as indicated in articles 42, 43, 46 and 47 of the National Statistics and Geographic Information Law.
6. When information must be revealed is will be aggregated in such a manner that respondents cannot be identified, as per the terms indicated by paragraph 2, article 38 of the National Statistics and Geographic Information Law.
7. The period in which to provide the 2010 Population and Dwelling Census information is from May 31 to June 25 for the information-gathering phase and June 26 to July 9 for the backlog stage.